Published: 7 Feb 09 08:56 CET
Online: http://www.thelocal.se/17424/20090207/
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"Neger Niggersson" and "Oskar Neger" (Negro). Two names used by Skåne police in their internal training. A participating officer reported the incident to senior officers but no inquiry was launched.
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